to the letter

Example Sentences

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The Epstein estate exposed the names of some victims as a result of a software error, according to the letter, and the parties are working to ensure the mistake isn’t repeated.

From The Wall Street Journal

This costly go-between allows the Marshals Service to adhere to the letter of the executive order while violating its spirit.

From Washington Post

A.I. developers are “locked in an out-of-control race to develop and deploy ever more powerful digital minds that no one — not even their creators — can understand, predict or reliably control,” according to the letter.

From New York Times

Aware that Cedar had already been sold in auction, she also offered to “pay you back for the goat and any other expenses I caused,” according to the letter obtained by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

The changes were made in part to clarify that the term “personal hospitality” is determined by the nature of the judge’s relationship with the host, according to the letter obtained by The Washington Post.

From Washington Post